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BD55 FFR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 124,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush close to excessively deteriorated

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front mounting prescribed areas corroded

offside front lower wishbone rear bush close to excessively deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 110,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush close to excessively deteriorated

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front mounting prescribed areas corroded

offside front lower wishbone rear bush close to excessively deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/s sill corroding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,001 miles

N/S/R outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,919 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,919 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,750 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 9 Aug 2016 48,750 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,212 miles

Both rear exhaust mounts corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,083 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,083 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,592 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside

both front wiper blades worn

engine oil low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 26,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 20,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BD55 FFR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD55 FFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD55 FFR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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